Mia Wasikowska to Direct Legal Drama ‘The Great White’ for ‘Slow Horses’ Producer See-Saw Films

Mia Wasikowska is stepping behind the camera to co-helm “The Great White,” an offbeat legal dramedy for ABC Australia. The actor-turned-filmmaker will share directing duties with Nash Edgerton on the six-part redemption tale, led by Hugo Weaving and produced by See-Saw Films, the outfit behind “Slow Horses.”

The Aussie star had previously honed her craft contributing shorts to anthology films “The Turning” and “Madly.” She is currently serving as the 2025 artist-in-residence at the Australian Film Television and Radio School.

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Set to shoot next year, the series follows Weaving as Alan Armstrong — a brilliant but disgraced lawyer who’s forced to represent a dog on death row, setting him on an unexpected path toward redemption and self-discovery. Ange Betzien (“Apple Cider Vinegar”) and Nick Coyle (“Sarah’s Channel,” “Bump”) co-wrote the shaggy dog dramedy, while Mediawan Rights with the participation of Entourage Ventures handle international distribution.

Earlier this year, Mediawan acquired a 51% stake in British-Australian indie powerhouse See-Saw Films, marking another milestone in the European group’s rapid global expansion. The fast-growing production and distribution giant has made a string of high-profile moves in recent years, including taking a majority stake in Brad Pitt’s Plan B in late 2022. Next, the Paris-based powerhouse will relocate its distribution arm to London under former All3Media International executive Sally Habbershaw.

Earlier today, Mediawan Rights announced a slate of new acquisitions at a Mipcom presentation. Among them include dramas “The Great White,” “Targets,” and “Belphegor;” the science-and-sports factual “Open Brain;” the music-doc “The Blind Couple From Mali,” about singers Amadou & Mariam; and the Alexandre Dumas-inspired game show “The Heirs of Monte-Cristo.”

Produced by Mediawan subsidiary DEMD and directed by Ivan Fegyveres (“Blood Coast”), the six-part thriller “Target” follows a former bodyguard turned fugitive who must clear his name and rescue his ex-wife and children after being accused of their kidnapping. Action lead Tomer Sisley (“Balthazar,” “Largo Winch”) stars opposite “Dancing With the Stars” breakout performer Fauve Hautot.

“Lupin” star Shirine Boutella leads the four-part supernatural thriller “Belphegor,” produced by Pathé and directed by Jérémy Mainguy. The series follows a Louvre art restorer who uncovers a cursed Mesopotamian mask tied to the storm god Baal Phegor, drawing her into a web of disappearances and dark secrets. HBO Max and M6 co-commissioned.

Inspired by the Alexandre Dumas classic, “The Heirs of Monte-Cristo” builds on a brand that Mediawan subsidiaries Chapter 2, Palomar, and DEMD Productions have successfully explored on both the big and small screens. This reality competition series brings 12 contestants into the Count’s mysterious castle, where they face high-stakes physical challenges, shifting alliances, and moral tests in a quest for his legendary treasure. What begins as a simple hunt quickly evolves into a game of vengeance and betrayal, with only one contestant destined to claim Monte Cristo’s riches.